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R120 FAF

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,552 mi
Last recorded127,552 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 FAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 127,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion around both rear spring seats.

o/s/f abs toothed ring damaged.

slight internal damage to n/s headlamp.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 123,723 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 123,723 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 115,081 miles

front pipe heatshield rattling.

movement in o/s headlamp.

smearing of oil on the pas rack.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 106,508 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 106,508 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 98,324 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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R120 FAF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R120 FAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R120 FAF registered?

R120 FAF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R120 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 FAF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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